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Monday, February 24, 2014

Griffin in Derby to teach smoking-cessation methods

'That's It - Learn to Quit' programDERBY - Griffin Hospital is helping members of the community prepare to quit smoking with a free smoking
cessation program.

“That’s
It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals
quit smoking. The program consists of weekly meetings
for five weeks.Upcoming sessions start on March 4, April 16, and June 3.

“The
goal of the program is to help you learn how to quit,” said Carrie
O’Malley, RN, a co-coordinator of the program. “There
are different methods of quitting and managing nicotine withdrawal. If
one method didn’t work for you in the past we’ll help you understand all
your options.”

Through
group discussion and interactive activities, participants learn how to
develop a quit plan that addresses their personal
behaviors and habit.Strategies to manage nicotine withdrawal,
behaviors, triggers, urges are all discussed as well as weight control
and stress management.

To register for “That’s It – Learn to Quit,” call O'Malley, 203-732-1476.

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